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[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by YellowCammy

well my right knee started to feel bad about an hour after the workout. it wasn't terrible by any means. in fact if I started doing something to take my mind off it, it wouldn't bother me. it stopped hurting about 30 min later. never happened before, so I don't know if I should wrap when I get over a certain weight?

Chances are if your knee is bothering you a wrap won't help. A form correction will IF squats are what bothers it. Most likely you are bending your knees first vs unlocking your hips first. When you do this the load of the weight is instantly transferred to the knee joint and the front part of the leg. When you unlock your hips first, the load is transferred to the back portion of your body which is much more capable of handling load.

If you ain't scared, post a video of your next squat workout.

[Sapphire]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Chances are if your knee is bothering you a wrap won't help. A form correction will IF squats are what bothers it. Most likely you are bending your knees first vs unlocking your hips first. When you do this the load of the weight is instantly transferred to the knee joint and the front part of the leg. When you unlock your hips first, the load is transferred to the back portion of your body which is much more capable of handling load.

If you ain't scared, post a video of your next squat workout.

you're probably right. I was taught to put my butt out first before bending the knee. I probably didn't do that on a couple of them like I should have

[Normagene]

Originally Posted by YellowCammy

you're probably right. I was taught to put my butt out first before bending the knee. I probably didn't do that on a couple of them like I should have

Like everyone else has already said; form is key, so I'd recommend working out with a partner/buddy. That way you got someone watching your form and a spotter goes a long way, just in case. When I was squatting heavy I had metal stands set a 20/30 something inches incase I got stuck and couldn't finish my lift. Worked out alone most of the time due to hubby's schedule. So safety was number one.

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by YellowCammy

you're probably right. I was taught to put my butt out first before bending the knee. I probably didn't do that on a couple of them like I should have

Form is key!!

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by Normagene

Like everyone else has already said; form is key, so I'd recommend working out with a partner/buddy. That way you got someone watching your form and a spotter goes a long way, just in case. When I was squatting heavy I had metal stands set a 20/30 something inches incase I got stuck and couldn't finish my lift. Worked out alone most of the time due to hubby's schedule. So safety was number one.

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

Chances are if your knee is bothering you a wrap won't help. A form correction will IF squats are what bothers it. Most likely you are bending your knees first vs unlocking your hips first. When you do this the load of the weight is instantly transferred to the knee joint and the front part of the leg. When you unlock your hips first, the load is transferred to the back portion of your body which is much more capable of handling load.

If you ain't scared, post a video of your next squat workout.

[13lstuner]

Originally Posted by YellowCammy

you're probably right. I was taught to put my butt out first before bending the knee. I probably didn't do that on a couple of them like I should have

You didn't tell me something was hurting lol. That's fairly crucial information. But yes as everyone has said make sure you have correct form when pushing your body to its limits.

[Sapphire]

Originally Posted by Dznts

Brian you should spot me! you'd be able to lift whatever I'm squatting with one hand if I got stuck lol

[13lstuner]

Here is dr layne norton at a meet. I will just let him show you how lol.

http://youtu.be/T-CYIX1qrm8

[Dznts]

Originally Posted by YellowCammy

Brian you should spot me! you'd be able to lift whatever I'm squatting with one hand if I got stuck lol

Sounds good to me.

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by 13lstuner

Here is dr layne norton at a meet. I will just let him show you how lol.

http://youtu.be/T-CYIX1qrm8

Dude is strong no doubt but there is too much knee movement/flexion. See how his body shoots his knees back toward his body at the start of the upward movement?

Better video for looking at form and learning. Notice how his knee never moves at the start of the ascent of the lift?

[Mydivorcegift]

Dznts....right in your backyard...you have 8 weeks...you should just go lift and see how you enjoy it.

http://www.powerliftingwatch.com/node/4421

[caper]

Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

A 2x bodyweight bench, raw is no joke! Congrats and good luck in 3 weeks! Post pics or vids!

But I gotta ask.....

Do you even squat brah?

thanks, yeah I squat but not much. id wager my max to be around a 450. never do deads. scoliosis and a major tendency to herniate discs keeps me from going too heavy. as it is right now I have 3 compressed vertebrae and a herniated disc and haven't been able to train legs at all I months. honestly, just getting dressed or out of bed is a major pain event at the moment. even training for my comp I have to roll onto and off the bench because I cant sit up. I don't forsee me training legs again for months. and worst thing was I slipped the disc with just 225 on the bar. no joke for about 2 months my left leg was 2" shorter than my right because my hips went out of alignment so badly. things are back where the should be now, but I am still dealing with serious sciatic pain. I can leg press the full rack though on most machines lol...so I do train legs hard

ive learned to train around my injuries, but one day without concentrating on form has screwed me badly

[Mydivorcegift]

Originally Posted by caper

thanks, yeah I squat but not much. id wager my max to be around a 450. never do deads. scoliosis and a major tendency to herniate discs keeps me from going too heavy. as it is right now I have 3 compressed vertebrae and a herniated disc and haven't been able to train legs at all I months. honestly, just getting dressed or out of bed is a major pain event at the moment. even training for my comp I have to roll onto and off the bench because I cant sit up. I don't forsee me training legs again for months. and worst thing was I slipped the disc with just 225 on the bar. no joke for about 2 months my left leg was 2" shorter than my right because my hips went out of alignment so badly. things are back where the should be now, but I am still dealing with serious sciatic pain. I can leg press the full rack though on most machines lol...so I do train legs hard

ive learned to train around my injuries, but one day without concentrating on form has screwed me badly

I hope you know that was not a jab it you....it's just a you tube joke....sorry if I touched a nerve with you.

I had the same thing happen about a month ago....I post the vid of when I did it and the xrays that followed a few pages back so I feel your pain.

Good luck again and let us know how it turns out!